Shaq: ‘Ben Simmons needs to be arrested’
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal has taken a flamethrower to Ben Simmons in a stunning take-down, declaring he “needs to be arrested”.
American Sports
$6 million man: Petaia cashes in with powerhouse NFL deal
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream is about to take off – with the two-time World Cup star inking a deal in the world’s toughest league more lucrative than rugby’s highest-paid player.
NBA ‘Bad Boy’ team goes rogue in wild fight
Seven players were ejected after a wild NBA brawl broke out featuring a team that is quickly earning a feisty reputation.
Coach axing leaves NBA world in shock
An NBA championship contender has left fans in disbelief after sacking their head coach only weeks out from the playoffs starting.
Revealed: NBL’s bid to bring home Giddey, Daniels via the NBA
After securing the New Orleans Pelicans to play down under, the NBL are planning for more NBA star power. MATT LOGUE exclusively reveals that talks are underway to bring Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels home.
‘Taylor Swift run’: LeBron feud goes nuclear
LeBron James has slammed a leading NBA commentator, breaking his silence on a confrontation about his son that went viral.
Watch the video! Heartbreak as Aussie SailGP wing sail explodes
A loud bang and thousands of dollars worth of hi tech machinery crashed on the Australians SailGP foiling 50-footers in a shocking and “very scary’ disaster in San Francisco. Watch the video
Unusual lead-in works wonders for Aussie SailGP crew in San Francisco
It might not be the most orthodox way to deal with a sailing issue but a chill out has worked wonders for the SailGP Australian crew in San Francisco. Day 1 winners, grinners and drama
Aussie star, family leave America ‘speechless’
A gesture of pure class has made Aussie NBA star Joe Ingles and his family the most heart-melting story of the season.
Ex-Wallaby’s massive NFL deal
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as he pursues his NFL dream.
Sunday Shout: Ex-Dog closer to NFL dream, code wars ignite
A former Bulldog and Blue is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream, but he’ll have to stop in Hawaii along the journey. Meanwhile, Australia’s code war continues to heat up in SUNDAY SHOUT.
Absurd price of pop star’s proposal
The NFL quarterback signed to an eye-watering $350 million contract has dropped an absolute fortune for his pop singer partner.
Australia’s highest paid athletes revealed
Some of Australia’s brighest young stars are set for some truly eyewatering paydays as the sporting rich list gets a whole new look.
Reporter’s locker room interview goes viral
A student reporter’s interview with a college basketball player has sent social media into meltdown with fans convinced of one thing.
‘OMG’: NBA world loses its mind over Aussie
Aussie basketball star Josh Giddey has sent the NBA world into meltdown after producing one of the greatest game winners ever seen.
Aussie surpasses NBA legend’s all-time mark
Australian young gun Dyson Daniels is chewing up records set by some of the most famous names in NBA history and has a couple more big ones in his sights.
Aussie stuns NBA with absurd display
Australian star Josh Giddey has left jaws on the floor as he delivered an absurd stat line that simply has to be seen to be believed.
‘Disgrace’: Historic 50-year change torched
One of the biggest sporting franchises in America has changed a rule that has stood for more than half a century in a shock move.
Star signs richest deal in the history of sport
The New York Mets have pickpocketed their cross-town rivals in an absurd deal which is the biggest in world sports history.
‘Talk s***… they can’t say a lot now’: Epic mic drop moment as wild comeback seals World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers punished a string of defensive blunders from the New York Yankees to win the World Series with a stunning come-from-behind 7-6 victory.
‘Ban him for life’: Wild fan act goes viral
Game 4 of the World Series has left America stunned after a pair of fans manhandled a $560m star in bizarre scenes.
More American Sports
Actor’s ‘gross’ courtside act turns heads
This popular US actor has been photographed vomiting in the front row while attending a basketball game at Madison Square Garden.
Pro wrestler dead after collapsing in the ring
The beloved pro wrestler has passed away aged 39 after suffering a medical emergency during a match on Sunday.
‘I had a shocker’: SailGP gun Tom Slingsby upset, baffled by loss of special skill
A few weeks ago this skill was two-time world sailor and SailGP skipper Tom Slingsby’s superpower. Now it has disappeared and he is completely mystified. LA SailGP wrap
How Giddey fell back in love with basketball after NBA nightmare
He’s having a career best year with the Bulls, Josh Giddey says the NBA trade was the best thing for his love of the game MATT LOGUE writes.
‘A tonne of it’: ‘Magic wand’ saves day for Aussies in SailGP LA
Tom Slingsby’s Australian crew had to grab one of the strangest – and low tech – pieces of equipment on their hi tech foiling catamaran to save the day at the LA SailGP regatta
Aussies emerge from SailGP ‘danger zone’ with masterplan for success in LA
Tom Slingsby has unveiled the Australian master plan to take the SailGP series lead from Great Britain while putting his team on high alert for drama and destruction at the LA regatta.
Giddey in line for truly eyewatering payday
Australia’s Josh Giddey is set for a massive payday in the off-season after producing hot streak that could earn him an absolute fortune.
‘Once in a lifetime’: Ice Cube to bring huge showcase to Australia
Hip hop star and BIG3 founder Ice Cube is set to bring a massive showcase to Australian shores in 2025, in a new partnership with the NBL which the rapper says is a ‘dream come true.’
Meet the Aussie teen out to make NFL history … as a quarterback
Melbourne teen Isaac Woodhouse has been scouted by the NFL who believe he has what it takes to be the first Aussie to become a quarterback.
Star inks historic half-a-billion dollar deal
The record books have been rewritten after an NFL quarterback put pen to paper on a brand new, eye-watering contract.
Woman’s X-rated photo act caught on TV
Two unsuspecting women have been caught out on live TV with video of a private photo pose spreading across cyberspace.
NBA player torched over star’s sad absence
A four-time NBA champion has been ripped over “tone deaf” comments made before an All-Star’s sad personal news was made public.
LeBron in heated confrontation about his son
US sports personality Stephen A. Smith has lifted the lid on what made LeBron James confront him on the sidelines during a Lakers game.
Travis and Taylor ‘together longer’ than world knew
Travis Kelce’s next-door neighbour has given an insight into the football star’s relationship with Taylor Swift while the 35-year-old opened up on his decision to keep playing after Super Bowl defeat.
‘Absolute chills’: NBA star’s heartbreaking act
The Dallas Mavericks’ nightmare season has gone from bad to worse after Kyrie Irving went down with what could be a serious injury.
Surprise revelation over Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl ‘disaster’
The Kansas City Chiefs have given an insight into why Travis Kelce had a game he’d rather forget at the Super Bowl as Hollywood circles the star who is contemplating his future.
Josh Giddey stuns in epic NBA turnaround
Australia’s Josh Giddey has continued his red-hot NBA form, leading his team to victory while a fellow Aussie shattered records.
NFL team torched as Trump rumours swirl
There has been an angry backlash against the Super Bowl champions with the team told to “go f*** yourselves” over Donald Trump rumours.
Explicit texts leaked, $130m star goes viral
A popular American star has had illicit texts leaked with a viral video showing him being confronted over a cheating affair.
Trudeau’s brutal 11-word message to Trump
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has delivered a blunt message to US President Donald Trump as tension between the nations continues to simmer.
Anthem singer’s middle finger to Trump
The USA-Canada political tensions took another turn on Friday when a national anthem singer delivered a direct shot at Donald Trump.
Basketball world stunned by amputation
LaVar Ball, the outspoken father of NBA stars LaMelo and Lonzo Ball, has been rocked by a “serious medical issue”.
NBA star Australia forgot drops Boomers bomb
NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving has Australian basketball in a spin with extraordinary moves being made behind the scenes.
NBA star slammed over racy holiday snap
Philadelphia 76ers $333m man Paul George has been torn to shreds after sharing snaps on holidays over the NBA All-Star weekend.
3 fights in 9 secs after US anthem booed
The USA-Canada political tensions exploded into the sporting world overnight after an insane start after US anthem was booed.
‘Getting fired anyway’: Shaq goes rogue
The basketball legend yelled “we’re getting fired anyway” as he stunned onlookers with a wild rant on a live NBA broadcast.
$178m NFL trainwreck ends, reason revealed
Aaron Rodgers’ divorce from the New York Jets has gotten messier with the team explaining why the quarterback was cut.
Taylor engagement rumours swirl after Super Bowl drama
Travis Kelce’s parents and brother have made their feelings about Taylor Swift clear, as the star couple move on from the Super Bowl disaster.
‘Expect greatness’: Simmons fired up for new start
After getting to work at his new NBA team, the Australian star says he’s ready to put years of frustration and disappointment behind him.
Aussies stunned by incredible Mailata photo
Jordan Mailata blew everyone away to make Australian sporting history — and now a photo has emerged that’s dropping jaws.
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